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What’s the difference between ube, purple sweet potato and taro? Ube is not the same as a purple sweet potato, though it is similar and can be substituted in recipes.

What is ube? Ube is a starchy vegetable also known as purple yam — which is not the same as purple sweet potatoes, though they are similar and can be substituted in recipes.